Your Career, Your Call

[...]you can also simply talk with others in the profession who may be able to provide advice, counsel, and suggestions. Because Armand was new to the profession and lacked experience, any role that landed him close to his target would be helpful; he could then reflect and make adjustments. With an understanding of what is available on the job market, she will be better positioned to convert her skills into the terminology of other positions. Here are some tips that can help: * Make (and keep) regular calendar appointments for your career development, especially reflection and assessment. * Become involved in projects that stretch your skills and challenge you. * Seek out peers and others who are engaged, especially on professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn. * Be kind and compassionate to yourself; career development is a journey, not a sprint. Whatever your title, role, experience level, employer, or credentials, the strategic career ownership model can help you methodically work through your own development by exploring various options, assessing fit, and growing your career.